04-15-2008, 01:31 AM
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The Meaning of Life
What is (in your opinion) the meaning of life?
I believe that the meaning of life is to try everything, so when you die, you will know that you have made the most of the time you have. I also believe that you should be remembered, so when you die, part of you will live on, as a memory in the hearts of those you have influenced.
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04-15-2008, 02:31 AM
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In all the that i have come to know, experience and feel...in my opinion the meaning of life is Love. Every person on earth lives to find it. Wars were fought over love, huge money spent on love, many have died or spent long years for love...cried and laughed all for love. Behind everything we do and behind the visage that is the earths system of things is love becasue love is what binds us or seperates us.
Oh...and some one is going to say this in this thread so it might as well be me  No, The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything is not 42 xD
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04-15-2008, 03:36 AM
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To me it is very simple: Don't worry, be happy!
However, is there really meaning to life universally at all. I guess meaning only exists in our own opinions. (The true meaning might not even exist, or be something like murder each other.) I guess its what we would like to achieve in life and what we value ourselves. For some this is happiness, for some money, others maybe status, it all depends. Have a nice day, Sander K.
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04-15-2008, 03:47 AM
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I believe that life is what you make of it. You're born, you live a while and then you die. However, there's a whole world out there for you to explore, to see things and learn something new everyday. Sometimes things go well, and sometimes they don't, but all in all, it's what you make of it.
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04-15-2008, 04:50 AM
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these are not my words, but the words of a young and wise soul who understands the rythem of our lives:
"I believe the meaning of life is to live your purpose. And we all end up having purposes in life, because of all the things that happen on earth. And all the things that happen on earth are for us to understand what we know, and live happily, and honorably." - Austin Wilson - |
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04-23-2008, 01:50 PM
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There is no meaning, to exist is good enough. Why do we need a purpose?
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04-23-2008, 01:51 PM
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To follow God and obtain salvation.
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04-23-2008, 02:00 PM
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Live and love like there's no tomorrow.
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04-23-2008, 03:45 PM
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Life is easy. It's nature's way of keeping meat fresh.
<_< I can't remember who said that.
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04-23-2008, 08:50 PM
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Once again, a religious question.
If something with a conscious mind intentionally created us (ie God), then that is our meaning. If not, we have no meaning/purpose. I mean, the question is pretty empty if you take out the religious content. The meaning to life? What does that mean? I could ask you what the meaning of a sofa is and you would be just as able to answer that.
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04-23-2008, 08:57 PM
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04-23-2008, 09:02 PM
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If trying everything pleases you, do it. Not everybody is as enthusiastic about that and prefer to find one thing to live for, which is still great. I think one should live to the fullest. As far as that whole "living on as a memory," some people are quite content with their own happy lives. If you're time on Earth (in any form) is extended past your physical life, that's good but as long as you enjoy life, then it's not as big a deal. Quote:
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04-23-2008, 09:11 PM
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04-23-2008, 09:15 PM
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*sigh* It just annoys me when people take a question that doesnt have to be related to religion, but make it so that it is. |
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04-23-2008, 09:25 PM
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I'm not telling you to go commit suicide so please don't. Everyone has a purpose, and progression in life is the means to discover that purpose. You don't have to question it if you don't want to, but that doesn't mean that life is meaningless. At least, that's my opinion. |
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04-23-2008, 09:25 PM
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The more you think about why we're here the more you realize life is pointless. Then we put religion in and it gives life a nice kick. Quote:
I don't really bother thinking about the point of life, it's more fun just to live life and be happy.
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04-23-2008, 09:29 PM
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It's also about living for others. You can be greedy and selfish you're entire life, but without doing good for other people and doing it sincerely, there will be a hole, a part of your soul that's truly empty. I guarantee it.
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04-23-2008, 09:45 PM
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I believe that we should try and gain a relationship with god and explore the vast and complex universe he has placed before us. I believe he wants us to explore the universe and learns its secrets. He definitly wants us to get to know him and all that, but I believe he might also want us to explore not just the planet, but the whole universe.
but thats just my personal belief...
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04-23-2008, 10:14 PM
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You're born and then you die, you have the time in between to choose what to do. There's no meaning and it's your choice if you live it or not; most think it is.
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04-23-2008, 11:33 PM
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In two words: Carpe Diem.
Life is what we make it, we can chose to sit around and just abrely exist, or take life for what it's got, enjoy life, and find happiness, weither that be through religion, or other means we need to make the most of what time we have, because that is all we have. Gather ye rosebuds while you may Old times are still a flying And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying.
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04-24-2008, 02:07 PM
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That is, someone in this very topic just made a very religious answer to the question, and I'm quite sure that many people would agree with it. How is religion not related to it? It's sort of like saying the same for abortion, gay rights, etc. They are not initially about religion, no, but the fact that peoples' religious views can directly determine their answer, which I already proved is true in this case....clearly makes religion related to the question. So yeah, I found it rather obvious. Though the sighing was a nice touch.
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04-24-2008, 04:39 PM
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04-24-2008, 04:45 PM
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Plants, animals and humans all exist for one reason: to reproduce. That is the only constant found in every life-form. Everything is born, tries to survive, and then passes its seed on to another life-form. It sounds cold, but that's really all it is. Being more intelligent creatures, though, us humans like to romanticize life. In that sense, we all have separate and personal reasons for living, but in the broadest sense, I think it's really simple.
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04-24-2008, 08:37 PM
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Goron
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Being a believer of God, and believing that he gave us life, it is our responsibility to pay back to God the things he has given us.
Oh and exploring things in life isn't such a bad idea either. |
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04-24-2008, 09:40 PM
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Goron
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The meaning of life is to give your life meaning. At least as far as people go. We have more then any animal or plant does. No other creature attemptt to rationalize it's existance, and although you may think that that makes us foolish, in reality, it gives us the ability to make our lives by what we perceive and believe. It's what seperates us from animals, and by having this trait, we become more than this "common coincidence" that spawned each one of us. We can give our lives meaning. It's not as simple as you say it is. Last edited by Kouten; 04-24-2008 at 10:10 PM. |
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